Rube Goldberg machine tablecloth trick✨ #physics | ウエスP/Wes-P/Mr Uekusa/uekusa kazuhisa

The tablecloth inertia trick is a classic physics demonstration showcasing Newton’s First Law of Motion—the principle of inertia! 🍴 In this stunt, a tablecloth is rapidly yanked out from under dishes or other objects on a table. Because of their inertia, the items resist sudden motion and tend to stay in place as the cloth slips away. For a successful execution, the cloth must be pulled quickly, smoothly, and horizontally to minimize friction and reduce the force acting on the objects. via: @su

The tablecloth inertia trick is a well-known physics demonstration that illustrates Newton's First Law of Motion — the concept of inertia. In this demonstration, a tablecloth is swiftly pulled out from beneath dishes or other items placed on a table. Due to inertia, the objects resist changes to their state of rest and mostly stay in place as the cloth is removed. The trick is most effective when the pull is quick, smooth, and horizontal, reducing the amount of force transferred to the objects.